As the new Legal Year commences, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Abiodun Aikomo, has urged law officers in the state to strengthen unity, professionalism, mutual respect and teamwork in the discharge of their professional responsibilities.
Celebrating the new Legal Year In Oyo State
He gave the charge during a ceremony organised by the state Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Oyo State Chapter, to mark the commencement of the new Legal Year.
The event featured a legal procession, goodwill messages and prayers for the ministry and its officers as they begin another year of legal service.
Addressing participants, the Attorney-General emphasised the need for cooperation and understanding among law officers, noting that internal divisions could undermine the effective performance of the ministry’s responsibilities.
He urged members of the ministry to put aside grudges, ill-feelings and disagreements, while embracing mutual understanding and a collective commitment to institutional development.
Aikomo also encouraged the officers to approach their duties with the fear of God and a shared determination to advance the objectives of the Ministry.
The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Oluwabunmi Are, called on law officers to renew their commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct, diligence and impartiality.
She noted that the authority entrusted to legal practitioners in public service came with an obligation to serve the people with honesty, humility and accountability.
Are stressed that an effective Ministry of Justice required unity, cooperation, mutual respect, teamwork and mentorship, while commending the leadership of LOAN under its state chairman, Mrs D. O. Collins.
Earlier, Mrs Collins, in her opening remarks, acknowledged the demanding responsibilities associated with the work of law officers and urged members to maintain high standards of discipline, competence and ethical conduct.
She reaffirmed that the welfare and professional recognition of law officers remained central to the association’s mandate.
The LOAN chairman also encouraged senior legal practitioners to provide mentorship and guidance for younger colleagues to strengthen professional development and ensure continuity within the legal service.
The ceremony ended with prayers led by Mr O. W. Ogunniran and Mrs G. O. Sanni, seeking divine wisdom, guidance and strength for the Ministry of Justice as it commenced the new Legal Year.
